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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.67, 24,668.70 and 14,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.67, 24,668.70 and 14,007.70 is: 20,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.67 : 24,668.70 = 14,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.67/24,668.70 = 14,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.67x = 24,668.70 × 14,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.67x = 345,551,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,551,748.99/16,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.65

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